The Healthccare Burnout Backlask (pt 4): Why Contract Negotiation Has Become a Core Strategic Skill for Healthcare Administrators

By Melissa Corneal

Traditionally, contract negotiation has been viewed as a financial or legal responsibility, typically led by finance teams, legal counsel, or executive leadership, with operations stepping in afterward to execute against decisions that have already been made, but that model is evolving as healthcare delivery becomes more interconnected and operationally complex, requiring administrators to engage earlier in the process, not only to understand what is being agreed to but to help define how those agreements will function in real-world environments.

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Quantum Surgical Logo

Quantum Surgical Acquires NeuWave Medical, Inc.

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Quantum Surgical and NeuWave Medical, Inc. – both of which share an extensive focus on innovation to improve cancer patients’ outcomes – will operate as subsidiaries of Precision IO Group Inc., the newly created parent company led by medtech veteran Kurt Azarbarzin, who was recently appointed CEO.

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Balancing Cyber Risk
Balancing Cyber Risk

The FDA Raised the Bar on MedTech Cybersecurity: Are Companies Ready?

By Justin Kozak

In the current Cyber Threat environment, companies must have strong cyber liability insurance. Policies must specifically account for cyber-physical risks and the substantial costs of post-market remediation, including mandatory software patches and patient notifications. Insurers are well aware of the 524B mandate and are increasingly requiring proof of compliance before issuing coverage or offering favorable rates. How do you assure your cyber risk plan insurable?

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